Italy

Accepting applications

Italy Investor Visa · Rome · Southern Europe

The Investor Visa for Italy offers flexible routes from innovative startups to government bonds, with one of the fastest pre-approval processes in Europe and no obligation to relocate immediately.

From

€250,000

Processing

1–3 months

Minimum stay

No minimum stay

Citizenship

Citizenship after 10 years of residence

Investment routes

Innovative startup

Registered innovative Italian startup

€250,000

Italian limited company

Established operating company

€500,000

Government bonds

Italian government securities held 2+ years

€2,000,000

Philanthropic donation

Culture, education, research, or heritage

€1,000,000

Key benefits

Fast online pre-approval (nulla osta) in ~30 days
No requirement to reside before approval
2-year permit, renewable for 3 more
Access to Italy's tax regimes for new residents

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2024

Article 26-bis of the Consolidated Immigration Act (Legislative Decree 286/1998), introduced by the 2017 Budget Law. Administered by the Investor Visa for Italy Committee (Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy).

Golden Gateway is a marketplace, not a law firm. Information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal or investment advice.